Movies like Trevor Noah: The Daywalker (2009)
The best movies like Trevor Noah: The Daywalker (2009) are Trevor Noah: It's My Culture (2013), Trevor Noah: That's Racist (2012) and Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal (2011). If Trevor Noah: The Daywalker hooked you with its comedy, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- NewestTrevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches (2026)Released 2026
Trevor Noah: It's My Culture (2013)
From London to Letterman, Trevor Noah has been through 6 countries since his last wildly successful tour (That's Racist) of his homeland. With all new material, his new show, It's My Culture, takes you with him on his travels from New Zealand to Zambia, New York and London. South Africa's pre-eminent comic is to tour in his favourite place, home. It's My Culture shines Trevor in a global spotlight without ever forgetting the country where it all started. The craziness of home on the world stage lets everybody know: it's his culture.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: That's Racist (2012)
Trevor Noah is back, rubbing our noses in the many faces of racism in his new one-man show, recorded live at the Lyric Theatre. This record-breaking show boasts 80 sold-out performances and promises to be his best performance yet.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal (2011)
When his aspirations of becoming a champion monkey trainer came crashing down after a freak one wheel bicycle accident, this good humoured young man turned his dab hand to the entertainment industry and he has never looked back. Now an award winning, world class stand up comedian, Trevor Noah¿s explosion onto the entertainment scene has been all encompassing, taking on television, radio and obviously his first love, stand up comedy, which he has performed on both local, as well as international stages. Being the astute performer that he is, our man has also very quickly became a favourite in the corporate world as a top class MC. With hobbies that include helping old people 'I have a passion for the aged' he was once quoted as saying, and dabbling in the odd bit of table tennis and darts, this is a man who is right at the cutting edge of modern entertainment.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: I Wish You Would (2022)
Emmy-winning comedian Trevor Noah talks learning German, speaking ill of the dead, judging people in horror movies and ordering Indian food in Scotland.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrevor Noah: African American (2013)
Internationally acclaimed comedian Trevor Noah challenges the status quo through his unique perspective, breaking down cultural flaws on all sides and finding our mutual connections with laughter. Born a mixed-race child in South Africa under Apartheid, 'Trevor Noah: African American' is Noah¿s search for identity in a world obsessed with labels.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrevor Noah: There's a Gupta on My stoep (2017)
Trevor Noah is back to perform in the biggest comedy show in South African history, in one of Johannesburg's most iconic live performance venues. He returns to where it all started, with all-new material, in his first new South African show since he became host of the Daily Show. His biggest stage. His biggest audience. Your biggest laughs.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: Pay Back The Funny (2015)
Smart, slick and funny, Trevor Noah, South Africa's favourite comedian is back with Pay Back The Funny - his best show yet. Recorded Live in Johannesburg at his sold out Lost In Translation Tour, this is his first one-man show since It's My Culture in 2013. Having sold out theatres everywhere from Auckland to Chicago and replacing Jon Stewart in the hot seat at Comedy Central's The Daily Show in-between, Trevor gives his unique take on the funny side of life in South Africa. Pay Back The Funny is typical Trevor - irreverent, interesting and irresistible!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: Lost In Translation (2015)
Filmed at The Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., "Trevor Noah: Lost in Translation" brings Noah's unique world-view and global analysis of American culture to the forefront. In the special, Noah addresses major domestic and international events of the past year, sharing his outlook on the world today, including terrorism, racial tensions in America and what it was like being African and travelling into the United States during the EBOLA crisis.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: Afraid of the Dark (2017)
The 'Daily Show' host ponders the perils of naming countries, how traffic lights turn New Yorkers invincible and why you shouldn't drink in Scotland.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrevor Noah: Son of Patricia (2018)
Trevor Noah gets out from behind the "Daily Show" desk and takes the stage for a stand-up special that touches on racism, immigration, camping and more.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches (2026)
From unexpected social media beef to a therapist's truth bomb, Trevor Noah turns chaos into comedy in this hilariously sharp, playful stand-up set.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: The Nationwild Comedy Tour (2015)
What do you get when you take some of the funniest people in South Africa and put them on the same stage? That's the question Trevor Noah answered with SA's first Nationwild tour! Featuring the likes of Dusty Rich, Dillan Oliphant, Robby Collins and of course Trevor Noah. From Zuma, to ladies feet and Afrikaners to Oscar Pistorius, no subject is left untouched in this show. All the laughs you can fit on a DVD plus more. This is the Nationwild Comedy Tour!
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Trevor Noah: You Laugh But It's True (2011)
In the world of stand-up comedy in South Africa, Trevor Noah uses his childhood experiences in a biracial family during apartheid to prepare for his first one-man show.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTrevor Noah: Where Was I (2023)
Trevor Noah riffs on national anthems, derailing a German sightseeing tour and getting roasted in Paris in this comedy special about his world travels.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisVir Das: Abroad Understanding (2017)
Comedian Vir Das tackles nationalism, globalism, good food and bad politics in two cleverly crosscut performances in New York and New Delhi.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHasan Minhaj: Homecoming King (2017)
Comic Hasan Minhaj of "The Daily Show" shares personal stories about racism, immigrant parents, prom night horrors and more in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHasan Minhaj: The King's Jester (2022)
Filmed at the historic Brooklyn Academy of Music, Hasan Minhaj returns to Netflix with his second stand-up comedy special Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester. In this hilarious performance, Hasan shares his thoughts on fertility, fatherhood, and freedom of speech.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPaul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People? (2012)
From his massive 2012 tour ‘What’s Happening White People?’ join Paul Chowdhry live and uncensored from his huge sellout show at the legendary Hammersmith Apollo on 22nd September 2012. Star of Channel 4’s Comedy Gala, Stand Up For The Week and BBC 1's Live At The Apollo, join Paul as he dissects all the issues of growing up and living in multicultural Britain with his own brand of edgy and highly charged comedy. From reusing margarine tubs to passive racism to breaking down racial barriers, there are no holds barred and nothing is left unturned as Paul tackles them all in his own inimitable and shocking style.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Kyan Khojandi : Pulsions (2019)
After a sold-out debut show in 2008, Kyan is back on stage to share his feelings and personal stories. The show is called *Pulsions*—with an “s.” And it’s funny.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisHasan Minhaj: Off with His Head (2024)
Hasan Minhaj delivers an unapologetic stand-up set about midlife identity struggles, race relations, political divides — and that fact-checking scandal.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Vir Das: Losing It (2018)
The world's got a lot of problems, but Vir Das has a lot of answers as he discusses travel, religion, his childhood and more in this stand-up special.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Greg Davies: The Back of My Mum's Head (2013)
Inspired by his mother's insistence that he's "not normal," comedian Greg Davies puts everyone under a comedic microscope during this live comedy performance.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
London Hughes: To Catch A D*ck (2020)
London Hughes, the sauciest comedian to come out of the UK, takes us on a brilliant and bold tour of her d*ck catching history.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Kumail Nanjiani: Beta Male (2013)
In his debut stand-up special, Kumail Nanjiani talks about all the things that terrify him completely.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Dara Ó Briain: Crowd Tickler (2015)
The Irish standup on the benefits of hitting his 40s: not feeling the need to watch every Scorsese film and learning to love classical music through the Lurpak butter ad.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Jason Manford: First World Problems (2014)
Manford's latest UK tour, named "First World Problems", was performed between June and December 2013.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Ricky Gervais: Out of England 2 (2010)
The comic performs at the Chicago Theatre.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAdam Sandler: Love You (2024)
Adam Sandler hits the stage for a thrillingly unpredictable comedy special featuring songs, jokes, party-crashing dogs and plenty of love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisIliza Shlesinger: Confirmed Kills (2016)
The standup sensation tackle's TV's "Shark Tank," what it means to be a woman and how to deal with the lawless party goblin that lives in us all.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisGabriel Iglesias: I'm Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry (2016)
Hawaiian-shirt enthusiast Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias finds the laughs in racist gift baskets, Prius-driving cops and all-female taco trucks.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Trevor Noah: The Daywalker?
The closest matches to Trevor Noah: The Daywalker are Trevor Noah: It's My Culture (2013), Trevor Noah: That's Racist (2012) and Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal (2011). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Trevor Noah: The Daywalker?
People who watched Trevor Noah: The Daywalker most often go on to Trevor Noah: It's My Culture (2013), Trevor Noah: That's Racist (2012) and Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal (2011).
What is the newest movie like Trevor Noah: The Daywalker?
Trevor Noah: Joy in the Trenches (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Trevor Noah: The Daywalker?
Yes: Trevor Noah: It's My Culture (2013), Trevor Noah: That's Racist (2012) and Trevor Noah: Crazy Normal (2011).
How are movies similar to Trevor Noah: The Daywalker chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Trevor Noah: The Daywalker, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.